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Four boys and four girls sit in a row of 8 seats so that boys and girls alternate. How many seatings are possible?

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  • A576
  • B40320
  • C1152
  • D288

Step-by-Step Solution

Pattern BGBG… or GBGB…: 2 ways. Boys arrange in , girls in . (576 misses the second pattern.)
Answer: C) 1152

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